RAFAEL PINZON NEWS

Suspended indefinitely Pinzon has been suspended indefinitely for not meeting team standards, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact The extent of the situation remains unclear, but it appears Pinzon will likely be sidelined for the team's final three regular-season matchups. In his absence, Kolby King could see more minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 17 minutes Pinzon registered seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 17 minutes during Saturday's 96-71 loss to Xavier.

Impact Pinzon is expected to continue being a backup who averages half of a normal game's minutes or a tally less than that. He averaged 17.9 minutes across his first seven games of January.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play against Xavier Pinzon (ankle) is available for Saturday's game versus Xavier, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Pinzon is set to play Saturday after missing the previous two games with an ankle injury. The sophomore guard is averaging 6.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 15.7 minutes across 15 contests this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Pinzon (ankle) will be inactive for Wednesday's matchup with Seton Hall, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Pinzon will miss his second-consecutive game with an ankle injury as the Red Storm take on Seton Hall. The 6-foot-6 sophomore, who has averaged six points and 2.2 rebounds on 15.7 minutes per game this season, will have his next opportunity to return against Xavier on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Georgetown Pinzon (ankle) did not play during the Storm's 75-73 win Sunday versus Georgetown.

Impact Pinzon logged an absence in spite of being available Sunday. Currently, his next opportunity to play is when the Storm host Seton Hall on Wednesday.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Georgetown Pinzon (ankle) will be available during the Red Storm's game Sunday versus Georgetown.

Impact Pinzon will not have to log any absences. Excluding the Red Storm's game Jan. 3 versus Marquette, he is averaging 21.4 minutes this month.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Sunday Pinzon is a game-time decision before the Storm's game Sunday versus Georgetown.

Impact Unfortunately for Pinzon, he injured his left ankle sometime from Wednesday to Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unimpressive across game started Pinzon totaled three points (1-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 104-76 loss to Creighton.

Impact Pinzon has two games started across St. John's 2022-23 season. Unfortunately for him, he logged limited time and played unimpressive basketball during both instances. Pinzon recorded six points and two assists across 36 minutes total.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Pinzon is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Creighton.

Impact Pinzon will make his second start of the year and his first since Dec. 10 with head coach Mike Anderson opting to put out a different-looking starting lineup than usual. The 6-6 sophomore rattled off three straight games with double-digit points before putting up a goose egg last weekend versus Villanova. He'll look to return to form and help the Red Storm get back on track after dropping their last game versus the Wildcats.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one minute Pinzon ended with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist in one minute during Tuesday's 96-85 loss to Marquette.

Impact Pinzon only played when the game was pretty much finished. Fantasy managers should not expect him being a valued member of St. John's roster during most games. But considering Pinzon averaged 12.0 points across three matchups the team played from Nov. 29 to Dec. 7, sporadic value is to be expected from the young sophomore.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Tuesday Pinzon (illness) is available for Tuesday's game versus Marquette, Kevin reports.

Impact Pinzon will return to the lineup Tuesday after missing the last three games with a non-COVID illness. The sophomore guard is averaging 6.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 14.1 minutes across nine contests this season.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Pinzon (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus Seton Hall, Kevin Connelly of StormThePaint reports.

Impact Pinzon will miss his third straight game with a non-COVID illness. His next chance to play is Tuesday's matchup with Marquette.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Pinzon finished with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Saturday's 64-51 win over New Hampshire.

Impact Montez Mathis (ankle) was out, so Pinzon was a part of the Red Storm's starting lineup. He is averaging 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds across his sophomore year.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Pinzon is listed in St. John's starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with New Hampshire.

Impact Pinzon is set to make his first collegiate start during Saturday's showdown with New Hampshire. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has been a solid contributor for St. John's this season, averaging 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 15.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Pinzon (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against Niagara, Kevin Connelly of NFHS Network reports.

Impact Pinzon will miss his third straight game Saturday due to a right ankle injury. Pinzon's next opportunity to play will be in Tuesday's game against LIU-Brooklyn.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Syracuse Pinzon (ankle) did not play during the Hawks' 76-69 win against Syracuse.

Impact Surprisingly, Pinzon did not play despite being available before the Hawks' latest game. He will try to return when they host Niagara on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for tilt with Syracuse Pinzon will be available for St. Johns when they play Syracuse at the Barclays Center, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Pinzon hasn't seen a lot of playing time in Queens this season, as the sophomore has been buried on the bench. When he did log quality minutes, 20 against Merrimack, he he put up nine points, five boards and one steal. He'll be available for the Red Storm against Syracuse.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Pinzon (ankle) will be inactive for Monday's showdown with Temple, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Pinzon exited St. John's showdown with Nebraska last week, and he has been wearing a walking boot since. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has appeared in all four games so far this season, contributing four points and 2.8 rebounds on 11.3 minutes per game. It's unclear if Pinzon will return for Tuesday's matchup against Syracuse.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seen in walking boot Pinzon departed Thursday's game against Nebraska, and he's since been seen in a walking boot on the bench, Kevin Connelly of Storm The Paint reports.

Impact Pinzon's use of a walking boot suggests that he'll be shut down for the night after recording just one rebound in Thursday's matchup versus Nebraska. With the severity of the injury still undetermined, the sophomore's next opportunity to play will now come Monday against Temple. While Pinzon is held out, Dylan Addae-Wusu and AJ Storr are in line for additional minutes off of St. John's' bench.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To be sidelined indefinitely Pinzon (illness) will be out indefinitely, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Pinzon has missed the last three games after testing positive for COVID-19. Apparently Pinzon is dealing with some complications from the illness and the team will take their time with returning the freshman to game action.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not active Wednesday Pinzon (Covid-19 protocols) will not play Wednesday, Kevin Connelly of Fansided reports.

Impact Pinzon is set to miss his third straight game while in the Covid-19 protocols. In eight games this season, Pinzon is averaging 3.9 points, 1.6 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 12.9 minutes off the bench. His next chance to return is Sunday against Georgetown.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Pinzon (COVID-19 protocols) has yet to practice and remains out for Saturday's game against Providence, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Pinzon was deemed a game-time decision for Saturday initially, but his lack of practice time will prevent him from taking the floor versus the Friars. The freshman should have a better shot to suit up Wednesday when the team travels to take on Providence.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Pinzon (COVID-19 protocols) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Providence, Kevin Connelly of Fansided reports.

Impact Pinzon was absent from Wednesday's game against DePaul due to health and safety protocols. He logged 17 minutes of playing time in each of his last two appearances, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be limited if he's available Saturday.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Pinzon (Covid-19 health and safety protocols) will not play Wednesday,Zach Braziller of the New York Postreports.

Impact Pinzon will join his teammates on the bench, though he will not play Wednesday as he finishes up Covid-19 protocols. The freshman guard averages 3.9 points in eight games played this season coming off the bench.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight minutes in loss Pinzon (finger) registered zero points (0-1 FG) over eight minutes during Friday's 95-75 loss to Kansas.

Impact Pinzon sat out each of the last three games due to a finger injury, but he was back on the court Friday. The freshman has averaged 3.0 points in 13.8 minutes per game across his first four collegiate appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE